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Amazon Launches Ring and Blink Cameras With 2K/4K ‘Retinal Vision’ and Alexa+, Preorders Open Today

Some capabilities require a Ring Home Premium plan, with releases scheduled through year-end.

Overview

  • Ring’s new lineup spans Wired Doorbell Plus 2K ($179.99), Indoor Cam Plus 2K ($59.99), Outdoor Cam Pro 4K ($199.99 or $299.98 PoE), Spotlight Cam Pro 4K ($249.99 or $349.98 PoE), Floodlight Cam Pro 4K ($279.99) and Wired Doorbell Pro 4K ($249.99), with a Wired Doorbell Elite at $499.99.
  • ‘Retinal Vision’ pairs new sensors and custom large‑aperture lenses with AI tuning for clearer low‑light video and 10x zoom, with on‑device optimization tailored to each camera’s location.
  • Alexa+ Greetings will act as a conversational door attendant and Familiar Faces will identify known visitors, both slated for December alongside concise AI alert descriptions available to Ring Home Premium subscribers ($20 per month or $200 per year).
  • Search Party will begin in November by helping locate lost dogs through AI matches on nearby outdoor Ring cameras, expanding to other pets later, with images or videos shared only with user permission.
  • Blink adds the $50 Mini 2K+, $90 Outdoor 2K+ and the $100 Blink Arc two‑camera panoramic system, offering 2K video, 4x zoom, color night vision and improved audio, with batteries Amazon says last years.